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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.16, 41,046.66 and 16,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.16, 41,046.66 and 16,315.14 is: 22,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.16 : 41,046.66 = 16,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.16/41,046.66 = 16,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.16x = 41,046.66 × 16,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.16x = 669,682,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,682,004.43/29,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.74

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